Mate in 2: rook to f1 (d1)
li-04kIMPuzzle rating: 1132Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
33... Rxf1+ 34. Kxf1 Qd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf1, then Qd1# and it is mate.
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